1940s Maps of Wales, England

Explore 5 historic maps of Wales from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Wales's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Wales's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Wales, England maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Yorkshire CCC.NW, 1950 Print
    1947 Map of Yorkshire CCC.NW, 1950 Print
    1947 Yorkshire CCC.NW
    1950 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Wales, including Harthill, Woodall, and other nearby areas

  2. 1947 Map of Derbyshire XIII.SW, 1950 Print
    1947 Map of Derbyshire XIII.SW, 1950 Print
    1947 Derbyshire XIII.SW
    1950 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Wales, including Woodall, Barlborough, and other nearby areas

  3. 1947 Map of Derbyshire XIII.NW, 1951 Print
    1947 Map of Derbyshire XIII.NW, 1951 Print
    1947 Derbyshire XIII.NW
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Wales, including Aston, Fence, and other nearby areas

  4. 1948 Map of Yorkshire CCXCVI.SW, 1950 Print
    1948 Map of Yorkshire CCXCVI.SW, 1950 Print
    1948 Yorkshire CCXCVI.SW
    1950 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Wales, including North Anston, Anston, and other nearby areas

  5. 1948 Map of Yorkshire CCXCV.SE, 1950 Print
    1948 Map of Yorkshire CCXCV.SE, 1950 Print
    1948 Yorkshire CCXCV.SE
    1950 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Wales, including Aston, Aughton, and other nearby areas

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